Now don't get me wrong - I love the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival - but this place was magical. Just look at the setting!
The leaves were all changing to golden, orangey, and red balls of fire. It was just amazing.
Once we got over our initial awe and wonder of the place - we soon fell into the rhythm of the festival. Barns and tents of fiber and yarn were everywhere! I did buy some stuff, but I managed to be somewhat restrained... I think! More on what I got in a later post.
Meeting people was definitely the best part of this trip! We went to both Ravelry meetups during the day and also ran into people just walking around the festival. It was a great chance to meet some of the people face to face that I only know from blogland!
I was especially excited to see the awesome sweaters and knitwear on parade around the grounds. There were some amazing things! Click on the mosaic above to get some closer views of the sweaters!
Then there was the sheep and alpaca and llamas!! I love those wooly guys!
One of the missions for the trip was to get some fleeces for Cloverhill. We bought a variety of beauties and then took them to get processed at Zeilinger's.
On Sunday - we went to the authors tent to buy some books. I got the new Mason Dixon book! Here's the lovely Ann and Kay - with a bonus Amy!
I also got the new Yarn Harlot book, but even before we saw her at the book signing - we ran into her in the festival. Everyone knows Stephanie loves babies and she remembered Joe from the book signing we went to this summer!
Besides yarn and fiber...
there was an assortment of felted cuties like these Gnomies...
and there was food! Fresh Apples and sheep cheese and local wine were everywhere!
Can you believe there were still flowers in bloom everywhere too!
A big thank you needs to go out to my girls Larissa and Jolene and Jackie for an awesome weekend! (Jackie didn't join us the second day - so she missed out on these photos)
And we can't forget Joey!
More pictures and stories coming soon - I'll show you the gorgeous Vanderbilt Mansion that we stopped at... stay tuned!
21 comments:
I looked EVERYWHERE for you guys on sunday...I am really sad we didn't get to hang out
Did you bring sheep cheese home for John?
I am going to make it up there one day. I have heard it is what MDS&W used to be years ago. So what sort of goodies did you bring home for you?
looks like a fun weekend! Love the pretty tree pictures.
Looks like you had a wonderful time. The autumn colours are incredible.
great wrap up! Love the fall leaves. I hope to make it there next year.
Wow! You've had a beautiful fall up there. The colors and your photos have been so pretty.
this looks beyond amazing. i'm sorry i missed it! maybe next year...i'm so obsessed with those gnomes!
Awesome pictures! You always capture the essence of an event so well with your pics. =)
It was so fun to meet you and I too loved seeing all the wonderful things people were wearing. I'm so inspired and can't wait until next year. Love all your pics next year I need to keep my camera more handy.
Didn't realize you were going as well. My first Rhinebeck also. It was totally awesome. It's great to be in NY state at that time of year. I miss it a lot. Loved the food "tent". I wish I had taken time to wait in line and eat through all of the various food vendors.
I've been waiting for this post ;-)
Great photos, as always. The colors are amazing. What fun to have a fiber festival in the fall when everyone can wear their handknits. Looks like you all had a great time. I'll make it there some day.
only a little envious... looks like you had a blast! Maybe I'll make it next year :)
Gah. We missed it this year, but it looks like you had a blast.
And Joe is getting BIG!!!
Fabulous photos! I truly felt I was there with you. Looks like a fun time was had by all!
what a fun time!!!! one of these years i'll have to go - its only a few hours from my house! (maybe next year!)
Looks like a fabulous weekend. Joey is such a cutie!!
You know we really want to see your Rhinebeck haul...
Whoa, long post but GREAT pictures!
I like the blanket (?) in that photo of Ann and Kay. I saw something exactly like that in an old German knitting book. Looks beautiful!
Looks like you had a blast! I'm so jealous!
Again, WOW!
Looks like a great time! I can't wait to see what you guys got!! OH those gnomies!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you get them for me? I've been really good!
Oh hey we were standing right by you at the Saturday noon meetup, I remember watching your baby, he was just so cute and happy! I'm just finally going through the Rhinebeck blogs on Ravelry, I thought it would be a nice way to stretch out the experience some more :-)
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